Customer Service Officer
BRAC International
Full-time
1 years
First Degree
Posting expires Aug 20, 2026
Description
BGSL is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position: Customer Service Officer
Duty Station : Assin Fosu
PURPOSE
First point of call for clients and support all other administrative and procurement activities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Front Office responsibilities
Work as the first point of contact for all clients, personal callers to the Office, confirming appointment times with relevant member of staff and taking appropriate action
Respond to incoming telephone calls and either place them to the relevant member of staff or take appropriate action
Manage information by creating and updating clients’ loan and deposit applications and accounts.
Serve as the relieving officer for customer service officers across the region/area
Controls
Manage the loan appraisal form and the client file before loan committee meeting, loan disbursement and after signature of Branch Manager and clients.
Supervise the signing of contract between clients and BRAC Ghana
Check that all files are complete and ready for loan committee
Ensure all documents generated during branch operational activities are filed in a due manner as laid down by policy and procedure
Share information and best practices with other branch staff
Report all the issues related to the job to immediate supervisor
Use the reporting tools for control and analysis
Daily Monitoring of staff attendance, movement register and submission of attendance book to the HR/Finance Offices for records
Commercial responsibilities
Welcome and educate customers and potential customers at the branch.
Open accounts for new customers
Coordinate meetings organized in the branch for potential clients
Participate in collective prospection and other commercial activities in the market areas with the client officers.
Deal with clients in a manner that strengthens BRAC Ghana’s public image
Participate in field promotion of BRAC Ghana products and services.
Be actively involved in deposits at the branch.
Identify clients’ needs and propose new products/services to management
Participate in the promotion of new products and services to customers.
Administrative responsibilities
Make arrangements for loan committee meetings, client officer plannings etc.
Ensure that branch documents are filed in a due manner according to BRAC Ghana’s standards.
Manage information by opening loans and deposit accounts for clients.
Establish and maintain a good and clear working relationship with other branch staff.
Assist in the training and coaching of new and existing staff.
Act as the procurement support for the region/area
Miscellaneous
Be present at the weekly staff meetings.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Follow BRAC Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
Efficiently execute other responsibilities given by the senior management.
Always adhere to the Code of Conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
Strive to provide the best quality service to the clients in the field and at the branch office.
Listen to clients’ complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures.
Safeguarding responsibilities:
Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
EXPERIENCE
Knowledge and experience in customer service
Front office operations
Knowledge in application Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
Experience: At least one year of Experience working in Microfinance/financial Institution
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of MS World, MS Excel
Effective communication skills. Writing and reporting skills in English
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Degree: Concentration / Major
Related discipline
How to Apply
All qualified and interested persons should send their cover letters and CVs to bgslhirings23@gmail.com by 20 August, 2026.
PLEASE STATE THE NAME OF THE POSITION AND PREFFERED LOCATION AS SUBJECT OF MAIL.
FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
BRAC International
Company Profile
BRAC is a global leader in pioneering and scaling proven poverty solutions. Founded in 1972 in post-war Bangladesh as a small relief effort, we are now the world’s largest Global South-led development organisation.